Ficus politoria

Family: Moraceae

What it is like

A shrub or tree.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in forests and can grow from sea level to 2,500 m above sea level. It can grow in dry and humid areas.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, East Africa, Madagascar

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Ampaliala

Synonyms

Ficus claoxyloides Baker; Ficus longipes Baker; Ficus soroceoides Baker; Ficus soroceoides var. ambongensis H. Perrier; Ficus soroceoides var. calcicola H. Perrier & Leandri; Ficus soroceoides var. longipes (Baker) H. Perrier & Leandri; Ficus soroceoides var. mananarensis H. Perrier; Ficus soroceoides var. onivensis H. Perrier; Ficus xiphocuspis Baker;